Plumber 4 on 4 off

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plumber to join our repairs team in this new position. In this role, you will deliver a wide range of plumbing repairs for both tenanted and vacant properties, ensuring a customer service-oriented approach to repair and maintenance. Working Location: You’ll be working across Lancashire, covering areas such as Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Preston.

Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group

This role follows a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, scheduled between 08:00 and 20:00 across seven days, Monday to Sunday. Shift lengths may vary depending on business needs, with 12-hour weekday shifts and 7.5-hour weekend shifts. Further details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Outline of Key responsibilities for the Plumber…

• Perform plumbing repairs in tenanted and vacant properties according to job tickets and specifications while adhering to regulations and best practices.
• Adopt a "Right First Time" approach, aiming to complete repairs in one visit with high-quality workmanship.
• Organise work efficiently to minimise downtime, and communicate any workload issues for reallocation as needed.
• Be available for overtime and participate in a stand-by or call-out rota as arranged with management.
• Use initiative to diagnose and address repairs that may differ from the original job request, seeking approval for unexpected costs or extended timeframes.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship aligned with service specifications and safety procedures while collaborating with the team for efficiency. use of time, materials and resources etc.

We are looking for someone who has...

• Full UK Manual driving licence
• Relevant Plumbing certification: City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent (NVQ Level 2)
• Competent experience in all areas typically required of a qualified Plumber and related building disciplines.
• Proven experience in a customer service setting
• Experience in optimising the number of repairs finished and ensuring multiple repairs are completed in a single visit.

In return, we are offering the successful candidate...

• Starting salary 4 on 4 off: £38,319.89
• This role follows a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, scheduled between 08:00 and 20:00 across seven days, Monday to Sunday. Shift lengths may vary depending on business needs, with 12-hour weekday shifts and 7.5-hour weekend shifts. Further details will be discussed during the recruitment process.
• Working Location: You’ll be working across Lancashire, covering areas such as Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Preston.
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

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